By Structural Type
Tallest structures in the United States for different uses/structural types. Please expand and/or correct, if necessary
| Category | Structure | City | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyed mast | KVLY-TV mast | Blanchard, ND | 2,063 feet |
| Skyscraper | Willis Tower | Chicago, IL | 1,451 feet |
| Tower for exclusive scientific use | BREN-Tower (Demolished) | Nevada Test Site | 1,527 feet |
| Guyed mast insulated against ground | VLF transmitter Lualualei | Lualualei, HI | 1,503 feet |
| Chimney | Homer City Generating Station | Homer City, PA | 1,217 feet |
| Concrete tower | Stratosphere Tower | Las Vegas, NV | 1,149 feet |
| Free-standing lattice tower | WITI TV Tower | Shorewood, WI | 1,078 feet |
| Bridge | Royal Gorge Bridge | Cañon City, CO | 1,053 feet |
| Suspension Bridge | Golden Gate Bridge | San Francisco, CA | 746 feet |
| Dam | Hoover Dam | Boulder City, NV | 726 feet |
| Industrial building | VAB | Kennedy Space Center, FL | 526 feet |
| Church | St. Patrick's Cathedral | New York City, NY | 330 feet |
| Aerial tramway support pillar | Roosevelt Island Tramway | New York City, NY | 250 feet |
| Stone tower/Obelisk | San Jacinto Monument | La Porte, TX | 567 feet |
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